Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander)

Braids, Cabal Minion
Rank #1,194
1,575decks
Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
The Best Commander From Every Year of the 2000s
With 2025 drawing to a close, let's take a look back at this quarter century and pick out the best commanders from each year.
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Pox Plague
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
4.4%inclusion5 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
3.7%inclusion4 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Grave Researcher
2.3%inclusion3 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion1.17K decks1.57K decks
57%synergy
Bitterblossom
68%inclusion1.07K decks1.57K decks
55%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
62%inclusion979 decks1.57K decks
54%synergy
Bloodghast
64%inclusion1.01K decks1.57K decks
52%synergy
Smokestack
52%inclusion817 decks1.57K decks
50%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
59%inclusion931 decks1.57K decks
48%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
50%inclusion781 decks1.57K decks
48%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
65%inclusion1.03K decks1.57K decks
46%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
63%inclusion997 decks1.57K decks
46%synergy
Smallpox
49%inclusion778 decks1.57K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
87%inclusion1.38K decks1.57K decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
68%inclusion1.08K decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
56%inclusion884 decks1.57K decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
51%inclusion810 decks1.57K decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion805 decks1.57K decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion768 decks1.57K decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion758 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion746 decks1.57K decks
23%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
47%inclusion745 decks1.57K decks
-4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
44%inclusion693 decks1.57K decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
55%inclusion865 decks1.57K decks
47%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion720 decks1.57K decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion600 decks1.57K decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion564 decks1.57K decks
24%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion534 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
34%inclusion529 decks1.57K decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion526 decks1.57K decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion503 decks1.57K decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion478 decks1.57K decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion455 decks1.57K decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Morbid Opportunist
43%inclusion674 decks1.57K decks
19%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
42%inclusion665 decks1.57K decks
23%synergy
Accursed Marauder
40%inclusion636 decks1.57K decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
38%inclusion594 decks1.57K decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion547 decks1.57K decks
-13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
34%inclusion528 decks1.57K decks
19%synergy
Blood Pet
33%inclusion512 decks1.57K decks
25%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
31%inclusion494 decks1.57K decks
23%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
30%inclusion478 decks1.57K decks
25%synergy
Nether Traitor
29%inclusion464 decks1.57K decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion445 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
27%inclusion419 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Gravecrawler
26%inclusion417 decks1.57K decks
12%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion399 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
25%inclusion397 decks1.57K decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion388 decks1.57K decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
24%inclusion379 decks1.57K decks
17%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion364 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
22%inclusion117 decks527 decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
22%inclusion345 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Mindslicer
22%inclusion345 decks1.57K decks
17%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
21%inclusion331 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Shambling Ghast
21%inclusion330 decks1.57K decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion313 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
20%inclusion309 decks1.57K decks
15%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
17%inclusion272 decks1.57K decks
1%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion260 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion230 decks1.57K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
14%inclusion224 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion222 decks1.57K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
13%inclusion212 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion204 decks1.57K decks
-4%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
12%inclusion186 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Infestation Sage
12%inclusion184 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
11%inclusion177 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion170 decks1.57K decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion165 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion158 decks1.57K decks
-7%synergy
Cult Conscript
10%inclusion155 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
9.3%inclusion147 decks1.57K decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.3%inclusion147 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Ornithopter
9.2%inclusion145 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.8%inclusion87 decks985 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred
8.3%inclusion130 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
7.9%inclusion124 decks1.57K decks
3%synergy
Burglar Rat
7.6%inclusion120 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Harvester of Souls
7.6%inclusion119 decks1.57K decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
7.3%inclusion115 decks1.57K decks
3%synergy
Nether Spirit
6.9%inclusion109 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
6.7%inclusion106 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
42%inclusion657 decks1.57K decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion643 decks1.57K decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
36%inclusion574 decks1.57K decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
34%inclusion537 decks1.57K decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion487 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion443 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion423 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion411 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion397 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Dismember
24%inclusion383 decks1.57K decks
14%synergy
Entomb
23%inclusion369 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion265 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion261 decks1.57K decks
-20%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion234 decks1.57K decks
-11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion234 decks1.57K decks
-10%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion219 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion184 decks1.57K decks
-11%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion183 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion169 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion165 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion162 decks1.57K decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion159 decks1.57K decks
-10%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion150 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.3%inclusion146 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Fatal Push
8.6%inclusion136 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
8.4%inclusion133 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
8.1%inclusion128 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
7.6%inclusion119 decks1.57K decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.0%inclusion79 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion637 decks1.57K decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion515 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion487 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Pox
30%inclusion467 decks1.57K decks
27%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion464 decks1.57K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion403 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion359 decks1.57K decks
-4%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion345 decks1.57K decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion332 decks1.57K decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion329 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion280 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion265 decks1.57K decks
13%synergy
Chain of Smog
17%inclusion264 decks1.57K decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion263 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion247 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion244 decks1.57K decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion218 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion198 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Death Cloud
12%inclusion195 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion194 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion184 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Mutilate
12%inclusion182 decks1.57K decks
-5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion173 decks1.57K decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion167 decks1.56K decks
-6%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion155 decks1.57K decks
-2%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.2%inclusion145 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Read the Bones
8.5%inclusion134 decks1.57K decks
-8%synergy
Mire in Misery
8.4%inclusion132 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.1%inclusion112 decks1.57K decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.1%inclusion110 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
6.7%inclusion106 decks1.57K decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.3%inclusion100 decks1.57K decks
-4%synergy
Living Death
5.6%inclusion88 decks1.57K decks
-5%synergy
Sinkhole
5.5%inclusion87 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
35%inclusion558 decks1.57K decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion514 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion481 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion413 decks1.57K decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
21%inclusion334 decks1.57K decks
20%synergy
Prized Statue
21%inclusion325 decks1.57K decks
19%synergy
Tangle Wire
20%inclusion309 decks1.57K decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion274 decks1.57K decks
-14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion272 decks1.57K decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion235 decks1.57K decks
14%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
15%inclusion234 decks1.57K decks
15%synergy
Trinisphere
14%inclusion219 decks1.57K decks
14%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion215 decks1.57K decks
13%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
13%inclusion198 decks1.57K decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion123 decks985 decks
-8%synergy
Torpor Orb
12%inclusion194 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion191 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion188 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
12%inclusion187 decks1.57K decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion182 decks1.57K decks
-8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion181 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion179 decks1.57K decks
-17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion177 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion174 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion158 decks1.57K decks
-5%synergy
Mephitic Draught
10%inclusion156 decks1.57K decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion153 decks1.57K decks
-2%synergy
Static Orb
10%inclusion151 decks1.57K decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.3%inclusion147 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.5%inclusion134 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
8.2%inclusion129 decks1.57K decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
7.0%inclusion111 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
5.8%inclusion25 decks434 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
42%inclusion654 decks1.57K decks
22%synergy
Contamination
40%inclusion630 decks1.57K decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
30%inclusion477 decks1.57K decks
13%synergy
Oppression
23%inclusion370 decks1.57K decks
16%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion341 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
21%inclusion338 decks1.57K decks
12%synergy
Black Market
21%inclusion323 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion301 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion287 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
15%inclusion238 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion220 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
14%inclusion220 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion184 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion183 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Necrogen Mists
11%inclusion176 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Nether Void
11%inclusion167 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion159 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
10%inclusion151 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Desolation
9.2%inclusion145 decks1.57K decks
9%synergy
Mornsong Aria
8.7%inclusion28 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.6%inclusion136 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.1%inclusion127 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
7.9%inclusion124 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Dark Prophecy
7.9%inclusion124 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.7%inclusion122 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
7.6%inclusion120 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.4%inclusion117 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.2%inclusion114 decks1.57K decks
-6%synergy
No Mercy
7.1%inclusion112 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
6.9%inclusion30 decks435 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
6.0%inclusion95 decks1.57K decks
3%synergy
Grave Venerations
5.9%inclusion19 decks321 decks
3%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
5.9%inclusion93 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.8%inclusion91 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.5%inclusion86 decks1.57K decks
-6%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.3%inclusion84 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion378 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
19%inclusion307 decks1.57K decks
13%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
18%inclusion286 decks1.57K decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion260 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.3%inclusion147 decks1.57K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion885 decks1.57K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion806 decks1.57K decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion733 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
43%inclusion679 decks1.57K decks
18%synergy
Strip Mine
30%inclusion475 decks1.57K decks
27%synergy
Drownyard Temple
29%inclusion463 decks1.57K decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion442 decks1.57K decks
-2%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
26%inclusion403 decks1.57K decks
25%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion388 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
24%inclusion382 decks1.57K decks
-10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion347 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
21%inclusion151 decks707 decks
21%synergy
Wasteland
21%inclusion331 decks1.57K decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion328 decks1.57K decks
13%synergy
Lake of the Dead
18%inclusion276 decks1.57K decks
12%synergy
Crystal Vein
18%inclusion276 decks1.57K decks
15%synergy
Peat Bog
18%inclusion276 decks1.57K decks
16%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
16%inclusion245 decks1.57K decks
15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
15%inclusion244 decks1.57K decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion207 decks1.57K decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion204 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion189 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion183 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion171 decks1.57K decks
-5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion167 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion155 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion153 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion151 decks1.57K decks
-4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.3%inclusion146 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.6%inclusion135 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.3%inclusion130 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.7%inclusion121 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.0%inclusion60 decks863 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
6.5%inclusion103 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.3%inclusion99 decks1.57K decks
-4%synergy
Fountainport
5.9%inclusion93 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.8%inclusion92 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.8%inclusion25 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion84 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.1%inclusion81 decks1.57K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion1.46K decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion1.12K decks1.57K decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion630 decks1.57K decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion580 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion490 decks1.57K decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
23%inclusion355 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion319 decks1.57K decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion123 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion288 decks1.57K decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion280 decks1.57K decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
15%inclusion242 decks1.57K decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion194 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion182 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.3%inclusion130 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.5%inclusion103 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.8%inclusion92 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.7%inclusion89 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion1.47K decks1.57K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion487 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion411 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion351 decks1.57K decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion313 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion250 decks1.57K decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion232 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion223 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion215 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion213 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion194 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion190 decks1.57K decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion162 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion108 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion105 decks1.57K decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
6.3%inclusion100 decks1.57K decks
1%synergy